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Who isn't fascinated at watching a building take shape? Why not take advantage of that fascination and build a math lesson! Let's start on top of the world — figuratively, of course. Learn about the PETRONAS Twin Towers, the new skyscrapers that have stolen the Sears Tower's thunder as the world's tallest building. These immense buildings stand at an astonishing 1,468.7 feet above street level. Don't miss the facts and figures — these statistics are ideal for calculation and conversion math problems.

For more facts and figures, take a look at the World's Tallest Skyscrapers, where you can compare meters to feet on 200 of the world's highest and most famous buildings.

Still have a special place in your heart for the Sears Tower? Well, you can still get your fix at the Sears Tower Virtual Tour. This site includes detailed information about each of the skyscraper's main systems, as well as interesting statistics about the materials that went into the construction of this enormous edifice.

What about all those virtual buildings out there? This is the World Wide Web, after all. Probably the best virtual building on the Web can be found at the Hotel Infinity. This entertaining narrative is the perfect way to introduce your students to the concept of infinity. You'll also find valuable background information on the concept of infinity.

People You Want to Know More About
Biography research can be an exciting adventure -- if you investigate a person you find interesting. Before you start any project, do some preliminary research to find people who share your interests or accomplished something that you find really fascinating.

Summer Dip for Fruit
You and your child can make a soothing summer fruit dip. She'll get to practice her measuring and observation skills. This cooking activity all sends a message about healthy nutrition.

CyberHunt Activities: Lewis & Clark
Shares several Cyberhunt activities focused on the Lewis and Clark expeditions. Activities involve research bassed on supplied links.

LESSON PLAN	From Brainstorm to Published Paper Students researh, observe, and experiment in relation to a chosen topic. They then prepare a short science report and publish it online.
UNIT PLAN	Working Together As a Team Turn the tables and let our class govern itself. In this unit exercise, students appoint leaders and write their own constitution.
BOOK INFORMATION	Millions to Measure Your favorite wizard is back - and ready to explore the invention of length, weight, and volume measurements.